by Brianna Duronslet | Sep 13, 2021 | News Room
Frank Matise Jr., Girl’s Supervisor for Jefferson Playground, has found his comfort working for Jefferson Playground. The ten-year service pin recipient relishes in his home away from home. Matise has real dedication to both the playground and its participants. “I...
by Riverhouse Media | Sep 9, 2021 | News Room
Parks & Recreation is stepping up to the plate after the Jefferson Parish Employee Diversity & Inclusion Board called its members to be more inclusive in their respective departments. In addition, Daniella Bello of the Parish President’s Office called upon...
by Brianna Duronslet | Sep 6, 2021 | News Room
New and improved. Avondale Playground underwent a major remodel in early December of 2019. The renovation was a massive project to not only beautify the gymnasium but to make it ADA compliant. New gym changes include new basketball and volleyball court flooring, ADA...
by Riverhouse Media | Sep 5, 2021 | News Room
We want to thank and recognize our employees who worked tirelessly during Hurricane Ida and immediately after during the relief process. A special recognition goes out to the following employees: David Abadie Jonathan Accardo Stephen Accardo Luis Aldana Nicholas...
by Brianna Duronslet | Sep 5, 2021 | News Room
Out of the darkness, Coach drives the idea of determination and sportsmanship. Coach Marcelo Chanes started his first of many tennis leagues Nov. 16 at both Johnny Bright and Kings Grant Playgrounds. Chanes began his tennis career in his hometown of Santiago, Chile,...
by Brianna Duronslet | Sep 2, 2021 | News Room
5 Years Alex Pizzuto 10 Years Emile Foster, Jr. Kristopher Christoffel Shelley Bruard Soraya Pirsalehy 15 Years Nicholas Naumann
by Brianna Duronslet | Sep 1, 2021 | News Room
Congratulations to the following individuals whose hard hardwork was noticed by fellow employees: Charles Sumner Chris Villarrubia Gerard Constant Jack Scott Michael Griffin Rayfield Grant
by Brianna Duronslet | Sep 1, 2021 | News Room
Timothy Cook Jr. has a story: a rough ten years with heart and determination. Cook, the Terrytown Playground Assistant Center Supervisor, started his career in 2010 as a groundskeeper for parks and playgrounds like Woodmere, Oakdale, and PARD playground. A back injury...
by Riverhouse Media | Aug 23, 2021 | News Room
Parks & Recreation is in full swing preparing for hurricane season. The department is currently performing inspections and completing repairs and preparations to convert PARD, Kings Grant, Mike Miley, and Little Farms Playgrounds into possible Red Cross Shelters....
by Riverhouse Media | Aug 19, 2021 | News Room
Director, Mario Bazile, congratulated employees after being complemented through the Jefferson Parish compliment-a-coworker program. Jack Scott, Rayfield Grant, Gerry “Buzz” Constant, Michael Griffin, Chris Villarrubia, and Charles Sumner were the first outstanding...
by Riverhouse Media | Aug 7, 2021 | News Room
JPRD, along with Council District 3, hosted a back-to-school events Saturday, August 7, at Jesse Owens Playground and Kennedy Heights Playground. Local students received bags filled with school supplies, arts and crafts, and recreational program guides.
by Brianna Duronslet | Aug 5, 2021 | News Room
The 8 and under softball team from Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation won their World Series game yesterday in Florida. JPRD posted the win on Facebook with congratulations for the hard-working young ladies and their coaches. The team was selected from softball...
by Riverhouse Media | Jul 28, 2021 | News Room
The renovations at Mike Miley Stadium were celebrated by Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng, Councilman Deano Bonano, and Parks and Recreation staff on July 28. Improvements to the stadium and field included: turf replacement, press box expansion, painting, new...
by Brianna Duronslet | Jul 10, 2021 | News Room
Promotions Alex Pizzuto- Trades Helper- High Altitude Angelika Vanegdom- Recreation Assistant Center Supervisor Anthony Centanni- Building Maintenance Supervisor Braden Williams- Recreation Assistant Center Supervisor Donald Lewis- Zone Manager Kenric Thornton-...
by Brianna Duronslet | Jun 6, 2021 | News Room
The eight Westbank Golden Age clubs participated in the annual Best Bank Barbeque at the Four Columns on June 6. This year the event was more than lunch, dancing, and socializing; the Golden Agers celebrated Belle Terre Golden Age Club member Bessie Kraemer for her...
